Shoshone is a city located in Lincoln County Idaho. Shoshone has a 2024 population of 1,747. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Shoshone is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,657 in 2020.
The average household income in Shoshone is $66,952 with a poverty rate of 9.12%. The median age in Shoshone is 32.7 years: 33 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shoshone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 61.41% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 22.97% |
| Other race | 201 | 10.13% |
| Native American | 76 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 637 | 3.03 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 336 | 3.76 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.28 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 73 | 3.97 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 39 | 3.36 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 15.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 487 | 36.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 310 | 23.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 720 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 358 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 217 | 18 |
| Other Race | 122 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 56 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,625 | $72,188 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,563 | $95,714 | $85,313 |
| High School Graduate | $35,119 | $40,417 | $20,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,078 | $46,328 | $30,833 |
| Overall | $33,953 | $46,397 | $28,899 |
| Some College | $29,461 | $32,188 | $28,979 |
$33,953
Average Earnings
$46,397
Average Male
$28,899
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.74% of Shoshone residents speak only English, while 33.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 144 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 812 | 25 | 3.08% |
| Multiple | 452 | 14 | 3.1% |
| Native | 76 | 11 | 14.47% |
| Black | 26 | 6 | 23.08% |
9.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
10.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shoshone is Black, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shoshone is Hispanic, with 3.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.34% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| High School | 9.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.41% |
| Female Employed | 4.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,810 | $77,992 |
| Households | $56,050 | $66,952 |
| Married Families | $76,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,232 | $35,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 6.8% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.34%
Born in Shoshone
81.46%
Native Born
18.54%
Foreign Born
11.03%
Non Citizen
7.51%
Naturalized
81.46% of Shoshone residents were born in the United States, with 51.34% having been born in Idaho. 11.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,861 | 23 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 1,838 | 23 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 1,815 | 22 | 1.23% |
| 2026 | 1,793 | 23 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 1,770 | 23 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 1,747 | 22 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,725 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,724 | 29 | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 1,695 | 38 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 1,657 | 168 | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 1,489 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 1,503 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,505 | 13 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 1,492 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,497 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,507 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,507 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,492 | 34 | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 1,458 | -23 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 1,481 | 0 | 0% |